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City of Kent extends contract to house 5 Federal Way inmates per day
New contract for five years; City of Federal Way to pay $301,125 per year
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Walmart employee suspected of stealing $16K | Federal Way Police Blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 8-14.
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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds
A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.
Business
Valentine’s Day is the ‘Super Bowl of flowers’ for local shop
This year, the Federal Way Buds and Blooms has prepared over 500 orders for the February holiday.
Sports
25 Federal Way wrestlers to compete at Mat Classic state tournament
The Mat Classic XXXIV tournament is held Feb. 17-18 at the Tacoma Dome.
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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.
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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.
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Red Lion shelter opening still in limbo after meth clean-up
Delays at the former Red Lion hotel, including the clean-up of methamphetamine contamination, kept the county-owned property from…
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You could win Federal Way’s Arts Explosion Festival
The contest deadline is Wednesday, March 15.
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FW City Council roundup includes Black History Month celebration
The Federal Way City Council discussed legislative news, approved spending for city projects and voted to let the…
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Security officer placed on leave after alleged misconduct with student
Former student said she was also involved with the school employee when she attended Decatur High School.
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Family robbed at gunpoint while selling shoes | Federal Way Police Blotter
Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log Feb. 1-7.
Sports
Thomas Jefferson girls basketball makes the playoffs
In mid-January, the Raiders rattled off five wins out of seven games.
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Federal Way gun buy-back event nets 190 no-longer-wanted firearms
The goal of the Feb. 4 gun buyback was to reduce the number of guns that are in…
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Federal Way’s Youth of the Year isn’t afraid to step up
The 16-year-old Todd Beamer High School junior was recently chosen as Youth of the Year at the Federal…
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Local performers take the stage at MoPOP’s Sound Off!
The 22nd annual musical showcase features 12 performers from around Washington and Oregon, including Federal Way’s Zari Alexandria.
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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy
The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.
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Ground broken at new affordable housing development near Star Lake
The development includes 334 units.